Congratulation Chris. It is a shame we will just miss you.
Bernie,
I think it is down to who you believe. The nice people of this forum who have nothing to gain and who have obviously been coming here for years, or waiters and shop keepers who just might want you to buy close to them.
Thanks Ian, I am sure we will meet up at sometime as we are over in September next.
Bernie, what Ian says is correct, we must have walked 15 miles all around the area at different times to get a feel of the place,and can honestly say we found nothing at all to put us off. As regards waiters, as much as we love most of them, they are always on commission , and can hear a whisper over three fields. You maybe having a meal in a far corner of a restaurant and you utter the words "BOAT TRIP". They are over like a flash trying to sell you one with the promise of "BEST FOOD ON BOARD" and only 30 people allowed. You know how it goes. Well it's the same with property,they don't want you to buy a resale they want you to buy a new build that is being built by their brothers,nephews cousin etc, that they can get a drink or more out of.
But, take as much advice as you can before making a decision ,it's always the best thing to do. This forum is full of it, so no regrets.